PINKS

Cake Pop

#EDC9D0

RGB 237, 201, 208 · HSL 348°, 50%, 86% · CMYK 0, 15, 12, 7

Cake Pop is #EDC9D0 in HEX — rgb(237, 201, 208), hsl(348°, 50%, 86%), cmyk(0%, 15%, 12%, 7%).

Cake Pop pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 348°, 50%, 86%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#EDC9D0

RGB237, 201, 208

HSL348°, 50%, 86%

HSV348°, 15%, 93%

CMYK0, 15, 12, 7

Decimal15583696

CSS RGBrgb(237, 201, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(348, 50%, 86%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Vista Paint

Spring Sprig K-1149

ΔE 1.5 · #EBCACF

Hallman-Lindsay

Baby Bunting 110

ΔE 1.6 · #EDC9CD

Dulux

Pink Star S01H1

ΔE 1.7 · #EFCBD5

Behr

Shrimp Toast 220E-2

ΔE 1.8 · #F2CDD2

PPG

Pale Primrose 1182-3

ΔE 2.2 · #EEC8D3

Benjamin Moore

Pink 2005-60

ΔE 2.3 · #F1CED2

Valspar

Sweet Baby's Breath 1007-6B

ΔE 2.5 · #E6C3C8

Sherwin-Williams

Impatiens Petal SW6582

ΔE 3.5 · #F1D2D7

Dunn-Edwards

Short and Sweet DE6023

ΔE 4.4 · #EDD1D3

Kilz

Sweet Blush LA230-01

ΔE 5.1 · #EDD1D1

IKEA

IKEA023 23

ΔE 5.4 · #E4CBCB

Colorhouse

Sprout .06 Sprout-06

ΔE 7.5 · #F7DDE0

Farrow & Ball

Calamine 230

ΔE 8.8 · #E6D1CB

Dutch Boy

So Dainty DCP-1309

ΔE 10 · #D4CAD3

RAL

Telegrey 4 7047

ΔE 13.9 · #D0D0D0

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 14.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

64/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#EDC9D0

#C9EDE6

Analogous

#EDC9E2

#EDC9D0

#EDD4C9

Triadic

#EDC9D0

#D1EDC9

#C9D1ED

Split-Complementary

#EDC9D0

#C9EDD4

#C9E2ED

Tetradic

#EDC9D0

#E2EDC9

#C9EDE6

#D4C9ED

Monochromatic

#C7576D

#DA909F

#EDC9D0

#F9ECEE

Rectangle

#EDC9D0

#EDE6C9

#C9EDE6

#C9D1ED

Compound

#EDC9D0

#EDD4C9

#C9EDE6

#C9E2ED

Variations

Lighter

#F1D4DA

#F3E0E4

#F7EEF0

Darker

#D98696

#BB3651

#6F1E2E

Saturation

#E1D6D8

#EDC9D1

#F6C1CB

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.51:1

Fail

vs Black

13.87:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#EDC9D0

#D8D7D0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#EDC9D0

#D0D0CF

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#EDC9D0

#ECCBCC

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Cake Pop strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#F1C3B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#EDC9D0

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#DEC8DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#9DD8CC

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #EDC9D0;

CSS — background

background-color: #EDC9D0;

CSS Variable

--color-cake-pop: #EDC9D0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'cake-pop': '#EDC9D0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#EDC9D0] text-[#EDC9D0]

SCSS

$cake-pop: #EDC9D0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #EDC9D0?

#EDC9D0 is Cake Pop, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #EDC9D0 warm or cool?

Cake Pop reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Cake Pop?

Cake Pop works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Cake Pop?

Cake Pop pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Cake Pop?

You can download Cake Pop on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Cake Pop?

The hex code is #EDC9D0. In RGB it's 237, 201, 208, and in HSL it's 348°, 50%, 86%.

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